Terri Lyons Smith
- Family History Research
- Writing /Publishing
- Document Retrieval / Record Agent
- Dual Citizenship
- Family History Research
- Immigration / Naturalization
- Dual Citizenship
I am a professional genealogist specializing in U.S. and European ancestry research, with particular expertise in dual-citizenship documentation and complex lineage investigations. My work supports clients seeking to document family origins, pursue citizenship by descent, and uncover meaningful family history.
My research focuses on Western and Central Europe—including the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Romania, Hungary, and the Baltic region—as well as U.S. immigration and naturalization records. I frequently collaborate with international researchers and archives to locate historical records and verify lineage across multiple countries and languages.
In addition to genealogical expertise, I bring over fifteen years of experience as a Project Management Professional (PMP), enabling me to manage complex research projects with multiple clients, strict deadlines, and detailed documentation requirements. I am known for delivering clear, well-organized research reports, strong source citations, and responsive client communication.
I hold certificates from the Boston University Genealogical Research Program, the National Genealogical Society, and the ProGen and GenProof programs. I am a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society.
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United States
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United Kingdom
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Ireland
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France
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Italy
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Germany
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Austria
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Romania
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Hungary
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Latvia
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Lithuania
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Ukraine
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Spain
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Portugal
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Greece
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Bulgaria
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National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
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New York Genealogical and Biographical Society Library
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FamilySearch Library and FamilySearch Digital Collections
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Ancestry
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Findmypast
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MyHeritage
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JewishGen
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Ellis Island Passenger Databases
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U.S. Federal and State Census Records
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U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Records
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French Departmental Archives (Archives départementales)
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Romanian National Archives (Arhivele Naționale ale României)
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Italian State Archives (Archivio di Stato)
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Irish Civil Registration and Genealogy Websites (IrishGenealogy.ie)
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European Civil Registration and Parish Archives
- 20th Century
- 19th Century
- 18th Century
English, French
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ProGen Study Group Graduate, 2023
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GenProof Study Group Graduate, 2023
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Certificate in Genealogical Research, Boston University, 2022
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Certificate in American Genealogical Studies, National Genealogical Society, 2022
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Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute, 2007–Present
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Member, Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)
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Member, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYG&B)
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ProGen Study Group Graduate, 2023
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GenProof Study Group Graduate, 2023
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Certificate in Genealogical Research, Boston University, 2022
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Certificate in American Genealogical Studies, National Genealogical Society, 2022
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Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute, 2007–Present
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Member, Association of Professional Genealogists
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Member, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society
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Member, National Genealogical Society (if applicable)
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Member, Project Management Institute
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B.A., English — University of Connecticut
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Graduate Studies, European History — Western Connecticut State University